We value simplicity and transparency, so instead of asking busy professionals to call or email for a quote, we decided to post our prices right on our website. Keep in mind that this is our starting price, and highly technical specializations such as legal, mental health, or platform interpreting may require a higher rate.
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Simply put: qualified, credentialed, ethical interpreters are a rare resource.
As of September 2026, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf showed 211 nationally certified ASL interpreters in the state of Oregon. As for ASL users, estimates vary, and hard data is difficult to come by, but Bridges Oregon notes that in 2017 there were approximately 4,000 people in Oregon who relied on American Sign Language to communicate. That means one certified interpreter for every 19 ASL users, all of whom have a variety of schedules and unique communication needs. There just aren't enough interpreters to go around.
In addition, the path to national certification and state licensure for interpreters includes not only expert level fluency in at least two languages and specialized training in cultural mediation, meaning transfer and ethical decision making, but also a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, certification testing and credentialing, and ongoing required continuing education.
In order to contract with and retain these highly skilled and credentialed professionals in the midst of an interpreter shortage, Ethos strives to make working with us as attractive as possible. That includes not only paying interpreters fair rates, but also reinvesting into the company so we can give back to the Deaf community and provide much needed support and resources for interpreters, allowing them to continue doing the amazing work they do.
Some of these initiatives include:
Pro Bono interpreting work in our local community
Supervision and mentoring for interpreters at all levels
Entrepreneurial coaching for Deaf community members
Credentialing stipend for emerging interpreters
Accessibility consulting and training for businesses and organizations
Community surveys to assess and adapt to current needs in the field